Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?

Answer

"But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither
can he know because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Cor. 2: 14.

14. What beings of a higher order than man desire to study the truths revealed in the gospel of Christ?
Why did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?
How will such a mother he regarded?
What, more than all else, proves the perpetuity and immutability of the law of God?
How does God regard the afflicted?
What did the Ephesians do upon hearing the gospel?
Why did the unjust judge answer the widow's prayer?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle